Sign up now! The Parents United UAE Kids & Parents Book Club Launches with Free Event and Amazing Prizes 

There’s an amazing new book club in town – this time, with a twist! Community group Parents United UAE is launching the region’s first ever Parents & Kids Book Club, designed for UAE families who love reading and understand the importance of stories for bonding, learning and child development.

Powered by SchoolsCompared.com and WhichSchoolAdvisor.com, the Parents United UAE Parents & Kids Book Club is kicking off with an exciting launch event on Wednesday 20 September from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at Dubai Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali).

Join us for a fabulous morning of coffee, chats, competitions and fun activities, as parents and their little ones come together to unlock the powerful magic of stories.

There will be literary talks, storytime sessions, kids’ entertainment, and 50 lucky guests are guaranteed to walk away with Dh100 gift voucher to spend in Dubai Festival Plaza! Plus, Booktopia is giving away a stupendous book hamper worth more than Dh500!

Parents are welcome to come alone or to bring their children – there will be plenty to enjoy, whether you’re coming to meet other mums and dads, get some amazing advice from our experts, or to simply have a literary-themed playdate with other likeminded families.

This month’s theme is “Character Building With Stories” and we will be discussing a range of children’s books that are perfect for nurturing positive character traits such as confidence, kindness, empathy and resilience in our children. There’s no need to read the books in advance – they will be available to browse through on the day, and experts will be on hand to guide you to similar books that are suitable for children and young people of all ages.

“Book Club” Event Details

Date: WEDNESDAY 20 SEPT

Time: 9.30am – 11am

 Venue: Dubai Festival Plaza (Jebel Ali)

Cost: Free

How to book: Book your free tickets now here.

Highlights of the day

• Enjoy expert talks from The Book Lady, owner of Booktopia, the GEMS International School team, and Ashley Green, Wellbeing Coach and book author.
• Connect with fellow mums/ dads and make new friends.
• Keep the little ones entertained with story-time sessions and fun activities including soft play, face painting and balloon bending from Splash N Bounce.
• Enjoy complimentary refreshments while bonding over books.
• Plus, 50 attendees are guaranteed to win a Dhs100 gift card from Festival Plaza!* And don’t forget to participate in our Book Hamper Giveaway from Booktopia!

Speaking schedule

There will be a rolling rota of short talks over the morning. You can listen to the experts speak, or you can enjoy the children’s entertainment, or simply snuggle down on a sofa or bean bag for a quiet read and chat.

Speaking schedule on the day is as follows:

“Character Building with Stories” by The Book Lady from Booktopia:

Join us as The Book Lady from Booktopia shares her expertise on using literature as a tool for teaching essential values such as empathy, kindness, mindfulness, inclusiveness, and friendship. Discover how the stories we read can have a profound impact on shaping children’s behaviours.

Storytime sessions and Tips for Reading At Home from GEMS International Al Khail School

Kim Conlin, Primary Principal at GEMS International Al Khail School will be sharing some super helpful tips on how to encourage a passion for literature in children from even the youngest age. And our littler guests will be entertained by a delightful Storytime Session from the wonderful GEMS International Al Khail School team.

Insights from Author and Wellbeing Coach from The Free Spirit Collective:

Delve into the world of character strengths with our guest expert, Ashley Green, a Wellbeing Coach from the Free Spirit Collective and author of the ‘Emobeans’ series of boojs. Learn about practical approaches to identifying and nurturing positive traits in children, helping them build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence.

Interactive Discussions and Networking:

Engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow parents and caregivers. Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas on raising children with strong values and character in an informal and supportive environment.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are selling fast – Simply follow this link to book your free ticket now!

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